Sunday, August 1, 2010

MiniMate Review & Giveaway 2 Winners!

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I know everyone has fruits & veggies that go bad before they can be eaten. I sure do! Did you know the average family throws out more than $400 worth of fruits & veggies each year because they are spoiled? I'm fairly certain that was me before we got to try out the MiniMate. You can now keep your food fresh much longer with the MiniMate!

How the MiniMate Works!

Information from website because it explains it better than I can!

For years MiniMate has been a huge part of the wholesale produce and the fresh cut flower industry. MiniMate uses activated oxygen technology to help safely extend the life of fresh produce and cut flowers by oxidizing the germs, bacteria and mold growing on them as well as oxidizing chemicals and pesticides. This process extends the life of produce and fresh cut flowers. It is not, however, only for use in commercial settings. Studies have shown that activated oxygen can quickly and safely eliminate the dangerous germs that may be growing on your foods, and it has been approved by the FDA for residential use. This process can also keep your family safe from food poisoning. The FDA on Activated Oxygen (also called Ozone)

Our MiniMate Experience!
I only go shopping at Whole Foods once a week and stock up on everything I need since it's about a 30 min drive one way. As you know it's difficult to keep produce lasting a week especially organic food. It's proven organic food doesn't last as long. With some items I could maybe last 5 days tops with my organic produce before using the MiniMate. The only thing that would keep longer is apples (of course!) and my large tub of spinach. I was really interested to see how long the MiniMate would keep my produce fresher longer. Once I received the MiniMate I put in the batteries and put it in my fridge to start the process. For the first few hours I did notice a strange smell from the MiniMate, but it goes away. I don't know if that is typical, but it did not bother me. Over the last few weeks I have noticed a definite improvement in how long my produce lasts in my fridge. Items such as lemons, mushrooms and peaches have lasted much longer now that I have the MiniMate. Something else I have experienced is that other foods taste better as well such as my cheese. I am very, very particular about my cheese. Once I open a block of cheese I have to wrap the leftovers in several layers of plastic wrap and then place into 2 zip lock bags just so it tastes fresh when I use it again. For some reason, cheese always absorbs odors in the fridge and I can not stand to eat it once it has been opened the first time if it's not "properly" re-wrapped. I know that sounds strange :-) Since having the MiniMate cheese has tasted fresher (even will less plastic wrap, etc) longer! This must be from the cleaner air quality in the fridge.

I have had such a great experience with the MiniMate. I admit I was skeptical if it would do what it says, but it really does! It has already saved me so much money on produce (and cheese) and now I can last a whole week before my next trip to the health food store!

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125 comments:

I follow on GFC as frugal tumbleweed acres. I learned it is best to sit the Mini Mate on the top shelf of the fridge since activated oxygen is heavier than air and will fall down and treat the whole area.gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

I follow your blog on gfc.It's cool that minimate has links to major press articles on food contamination from places like WebMd and the Chicago Tribune.The way they use activated oxygen (ozone) can help prevent these kinds of food problems.

I follow your blog publicly. I learned that the minimate is about the size of one and a half boxes of baking soda and it works best on the top shelf of the refrigerator.glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com

I'm a GFC follower and I learned that it is best to locate the MiniMate on the top shelf of your refrigerator, because activated oxygen is heavier than air, so it will fall down and treat the entire area.

I follow you on GFC and learned that The average person throws out over $400 worth of spoiled fruits and vegetables every year. With the MiniMate, you can reduce this number drastically, potentially saving over $40 a month! In other words, the MiniMate will pay for itself in less than six weeks.